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11 Plus (11+) English Practice Test: Sentence Openers - Complex, Simple And Compound
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11 Plus (11+) English Practice Test: Sentence Openers - Complex, Simple And Compound
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1. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Assured that the enemy would attack early in the morning, he doubled the number of sentries.
2. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Unable to swim any further, he rested against the edge of the pool.
3. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Seriously wounded by the shrapnel, he was unable to crawl into the nearby trench.
4. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Although he knew where she was, he did not reveal her hiding place.
5. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Whenever they came to visit him, they always brought him a bottle of wine.
6. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Rolling about in the hay, the children had a wonderful time in the hay barn.
7. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Distressed by the loss of her puppy, she posted a reward in the local newspaper.
8. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Swiftly throwing a punch, he knocked the robber to the ground.
9. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
When they finally made up their minds to go, they realized that it was too late.
10. Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Angered by the shop assistant's rudeness, she made a formal complaint to the manager.